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I agree that if a coach was saying that OSU was going to get hammered, without knowing what he was talking about, that would be negative recruiting. And anyone who did say that probably didn't know what he was talking about (or was speaking wishfully). But, as a hypothetical, suppose Rod Smith had been genuinely down to OSU and UM two years ago. And suppose Jim Tressel had him in his office and said, "Look, Rod, Michigan's got a great history and an estimable program, but the system they're trying to implement doesn't suit your skills and won't maximize your potential. Their quarterback is likely going to be their leading rusher, and plain history shows that they have yet to emphasize a power running game from the tailback position. In contrast, we have an indisputable track record of relying on a power rusher just like you as our offensive engine." In a sense, that would be saying something negative about another program, at least insofar as relates to the recruit in question. But I'd tend to put that more in the category of giving a valid, objective analysis of the situation than of negative recruiting. Especially if Smith had initially asked for the opinion by saying something like, "Coach, I'm looking at you and Michigan. What can you offer me that UM can't?"MililaniBuckeye;1963792; said:
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